Rhea Ripley has sustained an injury, unfortunately.
PWInsider reported that Rhea Ripley was injured on WWE Raw last week, and may be forced to vacate the Women's World Championship she's held for over one year.
We're told that word had emerged shortly after the segment within WWE that Ripley was injured, and as fa...
2024-04-15 19:40:33 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve learned more about the process of Drew McIntyre’s WWE contract after we reported last week he’d yet to re-sign with the company.
As highlighted last year, his deal was originally set to expire before WrestleMania, before having time added to it that took him further than that. However, it doesn’t tak...
2024-04-15 19:31:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe WWE Draft is fast approaching, with a renewed focus on NXT’s part in the event on WWE television.
There have been a few question marks over NXT’s role in the draft, one being the possibility of main roster talent being drafted to NXT. Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned from sources close to the NXT cr...
2024-04-14 22:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- NJPW: "Windy City Riot" results
- ACTION: "DEAN~!!!" results
- ICW NHB: "No Holds Barred Vol. 61: International Death Summit" results
- TNA: "Rebellion" predictions
- NWA: "Powerrr" (4/9) results
- NXT Level Up (4/12) results
... 2024-04-14 19:29:55 +0000 UTC View PostThere was fear of Julia Hart being injured this past week on Dynamite, but she's still advertised for this upcoming week's match. We're told that isn't an error and she is expected at the show.
We're told that ahead of his AEW contract expiring, Matt Hardy had not been backstage at recent AEW shows. 2024-04-14 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
This year has seen some big changes for New Japan Pro Wrestling, and that might not be ending.
Friday night on Smackdown, Tama Tonga debuted for WWE, joining the Bloodline. After years of playing footsie with WWE, Tonga finally joined. He'd previously confirmed to Fightful that both he and Hikuleo had conversations wit...
2024-04-13 23:37:45 +0000 UTC View PostFightful’s Sean Ross Sapp spoke with Natalya, the former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, before WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia for an exclusive interview with Fightful Select.
Sean mentioned to Natalya that she was seen backstage at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X event. She excitedly said, “I just love that we...
2024-04-13 22:35:29 +0000 UTC View PostTama Tonga was backstage and wasn't hidden throughout the day
Pete Dunne has been producing all the WWE Speed matches
While Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode have usually been tasked with producing Bloodline segments, this week it was Jason Jordan
There were producers li...
2024-04-13 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostCody said ... something. I didn't catch it.
There's a bunch of guys vying to be his first challenger, but they're all kind of boring options, tbh.
Solo has usurped the throne at the head of the table, and Tama Tonga's coming along for the ride.
Just give Bianca & Jade the Tag Titles now and save us all s...
2024-04-13 01:55:17 +0000 UTC View PostTama Tonga is in WWE, and the Bloodline.
Tama Tonga has been eyed for WWE for quite some time, and is now inserted in one of the top storylines in the company. Solo Sikoa introduced him into the Bloodline, kicking Jimmy Uso out. Tonga's official WWE debut was a long time coming, and one that has been expected over the l...
2024-04-13 01:12:57 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for WWE Smackdown, subject to change
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
-- Cody Rhodes promo
-- Contender Tourney: LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar vs. Bobby Lashley
-- Bloodline in ring promo
-- Cameron Grimes vs. ...
2024-04-12 23:45:22 +0000 UTC View PostDan Ventrelle, EVP of Talent is out from WWE after a year and a half with a the company.
Ventrelle was seemingly not adored by talent on a professional level, as we’ve heard several pointing the finger at him as a reason why many deals have nearly reached expiration. We’re told that he was actively discussing severa...
2024-04-12 23:11:02 +0000 UTC View PostWrestleMania documentary
Perry/Punk footage
Malakai Black
Mania 41
Zilla Fatu
Britt Baker
Athena
CM Punk
Talent relations shakeup
Rossy company
Rob Wilkins and Kaden Lee will preview NJPW's Windy City Riot.
YOUTUBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=575wyy8piB8
2024-04-11 23:37:18 +0000 UTC View PostDrew Gulak Update
Drew Gulak is currently under scrutiny due to allegations of sexual misconduct levied at him by Ronda Rousey, and we have an update on Gulak’s status.
As noted by many during last night’s NXT, No Quarter Catch Crew’s titantron was changed to omit Gulak’s name. Fightful Select’s Corey ...
For those asking about WrestleMania XL Behind the Curtain, we sort of have an answer.
The documentary, chronicling the changes to WrestleMania XL, was advertised for a Wednesday debut on YouTube. However, that came and went.
Fightful spoke with WWE sources who said that the move has been made to add footage from...
Dan Ventrelle is out of WWE.
Aaron Varble of SEScoops reported the news today, which Fightful Select has confirmed that EVP of Talent Dan Ventrelle is out of the role he's been in since September 2022.
WWE sent out a memo saying the following:
"WWE has begun the process of reorganizing its Talent Relations g...
2024-04-11 20:51:00 +0000 UTC View PostAsk Away!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK46tcofSF4
AEW Dynamite this week featured a few WWE shots, references and answers.
One of which was from Will Ospreay, where he responded to a shot Triple H took at him saying "When I see people trying to make it, and they pick the job where they go, 'Well I work less and the schedule's lighter,' okay I'm glad I didn't get you. B...
2024-04-11 17:11:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe CM Punk/Jack Perry footage aired on AEW Dynamite. It certainly happened.
As Fightful reported last weekend, it was the actual footage and not a bait and switch. Regardless of how you feel about the footage, or the decision, we've collected reactions from the wrestling world.
Most of the reactions we heard were...
2024-04-11 17:00:45 +0000 UTC View PostFor those having trouble, our friend Mike Staw helped us out with this tutorial.
To join the Fightful Select Discord, members need to do the following:
-- Go to your settings
-- Click More and choose "Connected Apps"
-- There will be an option to link your discord account.
-- It can't be done via the ap...
Since our last Drew McIntyre contract update, McIntyre has won and lost the World Heavyweight Title, and a major show for Scotland has been announced. Leading to many believing he's re-signed a new contract.
Well, the update is that there's no update, as at least according to what McIntyre has told talent and those clos...
2024-04-10 17:48:09 +0000 UTC View PostSRS and Jimmy keep things going!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/dDzOqNrFdow
2024-04-10 17:35:37 +0000 UTC View PostNotes and producers courtesy of Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan.
- Last night was Bron Breakker’s final night in NXT, and had a send off both in the ring and backstage. There have been pitches for Baron Corbin to join Breakker on SmackDown and continue their tag team on the main roster.
- Tatum Paxley’s heel...
2024-04-10 15:55:17 +0000 UTC View PostNXT Plans
Fightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for tonight's NXT, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Segment Order
- Roxanne Perez Promo
- Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley vs Izzy Dame and Kiana James
- Je’Von Evans vs SCRYP...
Cody Rhodes finished his story, and set some records along the way.
WrestleMania XL saw Cody Rhodes win the WWE Championship over Roman Reigns, avenging his WrestleMania 39 loss. However, he bettered another WrestleMania 39 performance along the way.
An internal WWE memo went out to several members of WWE stating ...
2024-04-09 19:10:08 +0000 UTC View PostSRS answers your questions
Mania Week
Giulia
NXT Stand and Deliver
Matt Hardy
CM Punk/AEW
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/K8_9JJPAlT0
At NXT Stand And Deliver on Saturday afternoon, Giulia was shown in the same capacity as former free agents of the past on NXT programming, appearing in the crowd during the show.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned that Giulia has agreed to join WWE officially, and will finish out her remaining dates which ...
Several beach balls were confiscated from WWE Raw
Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green was originally scheduled after the Ilja Dragunov match. At the top of hour one, the match was moved.
Ricochet's improvisation to apologize to Samantha Irvin before his spot went over well.
Tri...
2024-04-09 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
